BMW 7 series 2008 vs Chrysler 300C 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 239 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 6 HP more power than Chrysler 300C, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 9.5 | |
| BMW 7 series consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X6 | Used also on Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.21 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
| BMW 7 series is 17 cm longer than the Chrysler 300C, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 462 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 465 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 7 series has 38 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`525 | 2`472 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 11 000 | |
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